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The Grant Program increases the breadth and depth of the Institute’s work by supporting peacebuilding projects managed by non-profit organizations including educational institutions, research institutions, and civil society organizations.
In over twenty years of grantmaking, the Grant Program’s Annual Grant Competition and Priority Grant Competition have received nearly 10,000 applications and awarded almost 2,000 grants. The Institute has provided funding to grantees located in 46 U.S. states and the District of Columbia, and in 81 foreign countries.
Deadline for Annual Grant Competition:
October 1, 2009
Information about the Competition:
* Guidelines for Online Submission
* Review Process
* Eligible Grant Recipients
* Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’S)
The Annual Grant Competition:
* supports innovative peacebuilding projects involving research, the identification of promising models and effective practices, the development of practitioner resources and tools, the development and delivery of education, training and dialogue programs, and the production of films, radio programs, and other media.
* funds projects focused on preventing, managing, and resolving violent conflict and promoting post-conflict peacebuilding in settings outside the borders of the U.S. Awards support activities that apply across a broad range of relevant disciplines, skills, and approaches. USIP welcomes proposals of an interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary nature.
Topic areas of interest to USIP include, but are not limited to:
* Conflict analysis and prevention;
* Mediation and conflict resolution;
* Postconflict peace and stability operations;
* Religion and peacemaking;
* Women and girls in conflict and peacebuilding;
* Rule of law and transitional justice;
* Economies and conflict;
* Social, psychological, and physical impacts of war and conflict;
* Media and conflict.
Annual Grant Competition facts:
* In March 2009, the USIP Board of Directors approved 24 annual grant competition awards from the October 2008 competition.
* USIP normally receives between 200 and 300 proposals annually and gives awards on average to 15 percent of the applicant pool.
* The awards generally range from $50,000 to $120,000.
* The deadline is October 1, 2009.
Eligible Grant Recipients
USIP may provide grant support to nonprofit organizations and individuals—both U.S. and foreign—including the following: institutions of post-secondary, community, and secondary education; public and private education, training or research institutions, and libraries.
American and foriegn individuals and nonprofit organizations may apply. Individuals whose proposals are funded will be required to identify a nonprofit organization to receive and manage the grant monies. When applicants are employed by an eligible institution, such as a college or university, USIP requires that grants be made to the institution rather than to the individual.
Support for degree work is not eligible in the Grant Program. Inquiries about support for dissertation research should be directed to USIP’s Jennings Randolph Peace Scholar Dissertation Program.
Only one application per competition may be submitted by the same project director.
Unsuccessful applicants of previous Grant Program competitions may not submit the same application unless it has been substantially revised.
USIP will not accept applications that list as participants, consultants, or project personnel members of USIP’s Board of Directors or staff. In addition, any application that lists USIP as a collaborator in the project will not be accepted.
Individuals who are currently working as USIP contractors may not be eligible to apply for grant support. To determine eligibility prior to submitting an application, please contact the Grant Program staff.
Applications must be submitted in English.
See Details http://www.usip.org/grants-fellowships/annual-grant-com…
PRESS RELEASE
31 March 2009
1000 REGISTRATIONS: 5 WINNERS
The winners of the second Vinyl 2010 Essay Competition, which has total prize monies of €11,000, have been announced, following the detailed deliberations of the two judging panels. The independent judging panel chaired by Nadine Gouzée, the Head of the Sustainable Development Taskforce for the Federal Planning Bureau for Belgium, was composed of representatives of the academic and NGO community and also included a representative of the UN Children and Youth Major Group. The industry judging panel was chaired by Ole Grøndahl Hansen, Director of Denmark’s PVC Information Council and was composed of eight industry representatives.
Earlier this year, participants aged 18-30 years from Europe and around the world were invited to submit 1,000 words in response to the following question: “Faced with a food and energy crisis, how can society improve its well-being”. Close to a 1000 people representing 89 nationalities had signed up to take part in the Essay Competition. Over 200 completed essays were finally submitted to the panel of judges.
Prizes have been awarded to the three top contestants from across Europe, in addition to the best global level entry. A special Industry prize has also been added to this year’s prizes.
This year’s winners for each prize category are as follows:
European Economic Area category:
First prize (€3,000) has been won by 28 year old Jon Elms, an MSc student studying Project and Enterprise Management. His key interests are sustainable development and organisational design. He is currently employed as a project manager in the construction industry and lives and works in London.
Second prize (€2,000) has been awarded to 30 year old British / Canadian Fiona Wright who works to actively support the growth and development of skills and competence in strategic sustainable development worldwide. She lives in Sweden and is currently teaching and coaching people in an overarching framework for strategic sustainable development.
Third prize (€1,000) has been awarded to 26 year old Robert McSweeney who is an environmental scientist for a consultancy firm in London and works predominantly on climate change impact and adaptation assessment. Global Category :
The Global prize (€3,000) winner is Christian Williams a 28 year old New Zealander who studied Civil Engineering at the University of Canterbury and specialises in Highways and Transport Engineering. He is also interested in conservation and sustainability. The Industry prize (€2,000) has been awarded to 22 year old Wei Chao Zhou a student from Singapore at University College London currently pursuing a MSc degree in physics.
The winning essays, as well as the 35 runners-up, can be read on the competition website: www.vinyl2010essaycompetition.org . Visitors are encouraged to give their views and engage in dialogue with the other 200 authors. To date over 200 comments have been made. The 40 top essays will be published in a book that will be available shortly on the competition website. Some of the winners will be invited to speak at various high-level events focused on sustainable development.
The competition has exceeded the expectations of all the team at Vinyl 2010 considerably. Speaking as the independent Judging Panel meeting drew to a close and this year’s winners were announced, General Manager of Vinyl 2010, Jean-Pierre De Grève, commented: “The interest shown by so many contestants in this year’s competition is simply overwhelming. We are delighted to see the willingness of this age group to offer solutions to some of the biggest issues facing society today. This is the second such contest that Vinyl 2010 has organised and judging by participatory levels this year, we certainly see the value of continuing to offer young people a platform to air their view on this important subject in the future”
Chair of this year’s Judging Panel, Nadine Gouzée, said: “The Vinyl 2010 Essay Competition is a great forum for a vital and creative debate on how society needs to address these crucial issues. It is inspiring to see how engaged and enthusiastic the young people can be when discussing our future and the different kind of futures we need to consider. They offer the inspirational energy which we all need to see if we are to create the political will to truly develop a sustainable future.”
This year’s Competition was organised in conjunction with a wide range of partner organisations with interests in the field of sustainable development, including this year’s lead media partner, Cafe Babel (www.cafebabel.com)
For more information on this year’s competition, please visit: www.vinyl2010.org/essaycompetition.org.
Media contacts:
Chris Welton Head of Communications PlasticsEurope
+32 2 676 7443
chris.welton@plasticseurope.org
Martin Todd, Cambre Associates,
+32 2 645 79 90
mtodd@cambre-associates.com
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Note to editors:
The Vinyl 2010 voluntary commitment is a 10 year plan to improve PVC production processes and products, invest in technology, minimise emissions, reduce waste and boost collection and recycling. Vinyl 2010 is a Partnership registered with the Secretariat of the UN Commission on Sustainable Development.
2007 saw the launch of Vinyl 2010’s first Sustainable Development Essay Competition which led to young people across Europe submitting essays in response to the question, “Are sustainable development and economic growth mutually exclusive?” To read the essays of last year’s entrants, visit: http://www.vinyl2010.org/Home/Competition/Theme/.
For more information on Vinyl 2010, this year’s Essay Competition and other Vinyl 2010 activities, please visit: www.vinyl2010.org and www.vinyl2010essaycompetition.org
Western Union is committed to supporting education in communities we serve. This year, the Western Union Foundation through the Our World, Our FamilySM program has allocated $1.5 million in support of diverse causes that include building schools and libraries in Kenya and training for teachers in Nigeria. As part of our efforts to advance education in the African immigrant community here in the U.S., we’re conducting the Cash for Education Competition. To enter the competition, students must submit a resume and an essay about “Staying Connected to Africa through Western Union” by February 15, 2009.
$2,500 cash
& Paid 2009 Summer Internship at Western Union
1 prize
$2,500 cash
2 prizes
$1,000 cash
10 prizes
Grab this opportunity today!
Western Union Cash for Education Competition Official Rules
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING.
HOW TO ENTER: The Western Union Cash for Education Competition (the “Competition”), sponsored by Western Union (the “Sponsor”), starts December 15th , 2008 and ends February 15th , 2009 (the “Entry Period”). The individual who submits the Entry will be referred to herein as the “Entrant”. To enter, go online to www.WesternUnionCashForEducation.com any time during the Entry Period and follow the submission instructions: (1) Write a narrative essay of up to 500 words about “Staying Connected to Africa with Western Union” to describe yours, a friend’s or family member’s most interesting money transfer experience. Illustrate how this experience can be adapted as a concept for a TV commercial, radio spot, or an ad in a newspaper that targets African consumers. Your narrative should demonstrate how Western Union helps to keep Africans abroad remain connected to their families in Africa; (2) Submit your resume and essay in either a Word or PDF format to the following e-mail address: CashForEducation_2009@westernunion.com. You will receive an automatic e-mail confirmation to acknowledge receipt of your Entry. “Entry” is defined, for the purposes of this Competition, as including the written narrative and a copy of your resume. All Entries must be submitted by 12 AM EST (mid-night) on February 15, 2009. This is the only method of entering this Competition.
ELIGIBILITY: Competition is open to all legal US residents who are currently a full time , college under graduate or graduate student 18 years of age or older, as of promotion start date, residing in the U.S. Failure to comply with these Official Rules will result in ineligibility of Entrant. Employees of Western Union, its affiliates, subsidiaries and agencies and their immediate family members or persons living in their household are not eligible. Competition is void where prohibited or restricted. Competition is subject to federal, state and local laws and regulations. Upon submission of an Entry, Entrant agrees to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the judges which are final and binding. Entry limitations: one (1) Entry per person.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY: Entrant warrants and represents that their essay submission is original work of the Entrant, have not been written by a professional writer or previously won any prize or award. Modifying, enhancing or altering a third party’s preexisting work does not qualify as Entrant’s original creation. Essay submissions must be in keeping with Sponsor’s image and may not be obscene, indecent or otherwise offensive as determined by the Sponsor in their sole discretion; nor can the essay submissions defame any person, living or deceased, or otherwise infringe upon any person’s personal or proprietary rights, including but not limited to, intellectual property rights and Sponsor’s right to use essay submissions. Essay submissions that are incomplete or do not comply with these Official Rules in any way are subject to disqualification. No correspondence regarding essay submissions will be acknowledged or exchanged with Entrants except as provided herein. Upon submission of an essay, Entrant grants to Sponsor the right to use, publish, adapt, assign, edit, dispose of and/or modify essay submissions and the concepts embodied therein in any way in any and all media worldwide in perpetuity without any approval by or compensation to Entrant and Entrant may be required to sign a release to that effect. Upon submission of an essay, Entrant grants to Sponsor any and all rights, title, interest and claim which Entrant now has or may have in the future to the essay submissions. Upon submission, all Entries become the sole property of Sponsor and will not be returned or acknowledged.
PRIZES: One (1) Grand Prize: $2,500 cash plus a paid Western Union Marketing Internship for 8 to 12 weeks in the summer of 2009 valued at $4,800 to $11,200 based upon winner’s educational level, and a transportation allowance, if applicable. (Minimum Retail Value $7,300.00) Two (2) Second Prizes: $2,500 cash. (Prize Value $5,000) Ten (10) Third Prizes: $1,000 cash. (Prize Value $10,000). (Minimum Total Prize Value: $27,300) No substitution, transfer, assignment or cash equivalent of prize is permitted except at Sponsor’s sole discretion. Taxes and all other expenses are the sole responsibility of the winner(s).
JUDGING PANEL AND SELECTION CRITERIA: A panel of independent judges will review all valid Entries based upon the following criteria: (1) quality of resume weighted at 35%, (2) re: narrative, relevance to the question weighted at 10%, (3) re: essay, logical organization of ideas weighted at 10%, (4) re: essay, quality of writing (clarity, expressiveness) weighted at 10%, and (5) quality of interview (only the top three applicants will be invited to interview for the grand prize). Interviews will be at Sponsor’s discretion either by phone, face to face interview or a combination of both, weighted at 35%. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any essay submission that, in its sole opinion, refers, depicts or in any way reflects negatively upon the Sponsor, the competition or any other person or entity. Sponsor is not obligated to use any Entry submission.
All resumes will be reviewed by the Western Union Human Resource department in order to determine the best match of skills and previous work experience in regards to this marketing internship opportunity. One (1) individual will be selected from the Entrant’s for a marketing internship role in Western Union’s Africa outbound marketing department, in the Montvale, New Jersey office. The selected intern will be offered a summer internship for a minimum period of 8 weeks to a maximum of 12 weeks in the summer of 2009.
Western Union provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or any other factor that may be protected by law. This policy extends to all employees and includes all aspects of the employment relationship. In keeping with its core values, The Western Union Company is committed to a diverse work environment characterized by respect and dignity for people which is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment.
NOTIFICATION: Potential winner(s) will be notified by mail and required to execute an Affidavit of Eligibility, a Publicity Release (where legal) and an IRS W-9 form and provide a photograph of themselves within fifteen (15) days of notification and noncompliance will result in disqualification of Entrant. If a prize is unclaimed or notification is returned as undeliverable then the prize will be forfeited and awarded to an alternate potential prize winner. Upon submission of an essay, Entrant agrees to the use by Sponsor and its designees of Entrant’s name, city and state of residence and photographs/likenesses for Sponsor’s advertising and promotional purposes, in any and all media worldwide in perpetuity without any approval by or compensation to Entrant except where prohibited by law. This Competition and these Official Rules shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of New Jersey without regard to its principles of conflicts of law. Jurisdiction and venue shall be solely within the State of New Jersey.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY: Upon submission of an essay, Entrant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Sponsor and waive any and all claims of liability of any kind against Sponsor from any accident, loss, injury or death occurring from this Competition or in any way related to a prize or travel to obtain such a prize. Entrants agree that the sponsor is not responsible for: (1) any problems or technical malfunctions; (2) failed or unavailable hardware, network, software or telephone transmissions; (3) Entries submitted in a manner not expressly allowed under these rules. Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to cancel or suspend this Competition should virus, bugs, fraud or other causes beyond the control of the Sponsor corrupt the administration or proper play of the Competition and in such cases award the prizes based upon the eligible, non-suspect Entries received prior to the date of cancellation/suspension. Caution: Any attempt by an individual to deliberately damage the website or undermine the legitimate operation of this Competition may be a violation of criminal and civil laws. Should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify and seek damages from any such individual to the fullest extent permitted by law.
GENERAL RULES: If Entrant is a minor then Entrant’s parent or legal guardian must agree to these Official Rules on the minor’s behalf. Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, withdraw or amend the Competition or Official Rules for any reason at anytime without notice to Entrants. Entrants should check Western Union’s website at www.WesternUnionCashForEducation.com periodically for Competition updates.
PRIVACY: The personal information Entrants submit when entering the Competition is collected by Sponsor and will be subject to Western Union’s Privacy Statement (“Statement”). Western Union may disclose your personal information to third parties as explained in the Statement. To obtain a copy of the Statement, visit Western Union’s website at www.westernunion.com or call 1-800-562-2598 and ask for a copy of Western Union’s Privacy Statement. Information disclosed to third parties may include without limitation financial background information, identification information such as Entrant’s name and address, transaction information and other information relating to financial matters. Third party recipients of Entrants’ personal information may include without limitation financial institutions, retailers, companies that process transactions or provide services for Sponsor, government agencies and direct marketers. Entrants may opt out of (meaning direct Sponsor not to make) certain disclosures by calling 1-800-562-2598. If Entrant does not opt out of having their personal information shared with third parties then Entrant has agreed to have his/her personal information used as the Statement describes.
WINNER’S LIST: All prize winners will be listed on www.WesternUnionCashForEducation.com at the conclusion of the competition.
SPONSOR: Western Union Financial Services, Inc., 100 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645
ADMINISTRATOR: Marden-Kane, Inc., 36 Maple Place, Manhasset, N.Y. 11030
Ignite Change Now! Global Youth Assembly
Join the movement and attend the Ignite Change Now! Global Youth Assembly 2009, a social forum for 1000 Canadian and international youth
(16-28 years old). You will learn how to build projects of your own, create lasting friendships and partnerships, and find out how you can be an
architect of change your community and around the world!!
CHANGE
Be part of the change and make it happen! The Global Youth Assembly (GYA) is a place to share your passion and vision for our global and local communities with other youth from around the world and put that vision into action.
XPRESSION
Xpress Yourself and be the change for your community and our future. The GYA uses music, dance, art and culture as a tool for change. Whether it be at the mic, on the dance floor, or on canvas, art can be a way to bring people together and transform our consciousness.
CONNECTING
Connect with like-minded youth, artists and global citizens from all around the world. Youth as far away from Africa, Asia, South America and Europe will be joining us to become part of the movement for change.
The Global Youth Assembly (GYA) 2009!!
The Global Youth Assembly (GYA) is an international program designed to connect Edmonton and Albertan youths with other youths across Canada as well as internationally through the Global Youth Assembly and other youth-led projects with local, regional, national and international focuses.
The Global Youth Assembly (GYA) is about bringing youth between the ages of 16-28 together from diverse geographical and personal backgrounds to learn from each other and become part of a movement to advance peace and human rights. The goal is to provide these youth delegates with a vibrant social forum where they can gain new knowledge and perspectives make new friends, create new goals and projects and the confidence and support they need to take action and ignite change in their communities.
REACH OUT, SPEAK UP! Ignite Change Now – Global Youth Assembly 2009 (GYA) will provide a vibrant social forum for 1000 Canadian and international youth between the ages of 16-28 to learn about and promote human rights and sustainable communities. The youth will come together for three days of world-class keynotes, interactive workshops, and breakouts that will focus on bridging diversity and strengthening youth capacity to become active members in their communities.
In 2009, delegates will explore the theme of ‘’building community”. We are all architects of our communities through decisions we make every day. How can YOUth be positive architects of their communities? We will be seeking workshops that explore this idea at the global and local levels.
The objectives of the 2009 GYA are:
• Promote diversity and inclusion
• Encourage youth expression through various media
• Educate youth by building awareness and developing knowledge
• Empower youth through skills training and creative workshops
• Support continued dialogue and youth action
Promote Diversi ty and Inclusion
Our priority is to offer the opportunity for youth from different backgrounds to come together and learn from each other.
Rarely do aboriginal and non-aboriginal youth, youth with and without disabilities, Canadian and international youth, High School and University youth, students and young professionals, high risk and low risk youth, and science and arts students have the chance be in the same room. The GYA invites all youth (16-28) to attend the GYA to focus on their similarities and common goals. The GYA itself builds a community of youth, a community that is diverse, hopeful, and engaged. All youth are welcome to be members of this community.
Encourage Youth Expression through Var ious Media
Reach Out, Speak Up! The GYA is designed to encourage youth to express themselves through music, dance, discourse,video, debate, poetry, art, writing, evaluation, etc. There are many ways for one to contribute to the collective youth voice.The GYA’s multi-media and celebratory nature helps youth feel comfortable contributing to the Assembly in a media of their choice and trying new forms of communication.
Educate Youth by Building Awareness and Developing Knowledge
The GYA 2009 is a three-day international “classroom” that uses creative methods to encourage all participants, including presenters and non-youth, to teach and learn from each other. The GYA complements formal education by going beyond the textbook. Youth may have heard about certain issues in their classes or through T.V. and Internet. The GYA gives them the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of human rights issues including extreme poverty, war, genocide, HIV/AIDS, the environment, universal primary education, cultural diversity, and social development through exposure to first-hand accounts from people around the world who are making a positive impact in these areas and in their communities. Examining these critical issues at various levels – the global, local, and individual – will expose the complexity and interrelatedness of these
issues.
The approach to building awareness and developing knowledge is thus threefold: 1) generate awareness about different issues and allow youth to explore those that interest them most, 2) draw parallels between different communities and different issues to highlight the interrelatedness of these communities and issues; 3) showcase positive community-based initiatives underway around the world.
Empower Youth through Skills Training and Creative Workshops
The GYA is unique because it goes beyond informative sessions to include hands-on workshops and skill development that allow youth to express themselves and participate in the Assembly in different ways. The GYA will offer a wide-range of workshops that use multi-media and creative approaches (art, film, simulation, scientific methods, music, dance, etc.) to ensure that youth leave the Assembly knowing that they possess the power, knowledge, talent, and skills to make positive change. Some youth might leave having learned that film is a powerful tool for change and how to use a camera; others might return to their communities having picked up tips on how to network, or with new found confidence, mentors, friends,and ideas about where to go for more information. Each youth will be empowered in different ways, which is why the GYA offers innovative and diverse approaches to participation using experienced facilitators.
Suppor t Continued Dialogue and Youth Action
Follow-up to the GYA 2009 is one of the major Specific Targets for GYA 2009 listed below. The John Humphrey Centre is dedicated to offering youth a way to continue the dialogue started at the GYA and a framework for implementing the action plans that they will create during the conference.
Details
Call for Proposals
GYA on Facebook!
The 2009 Global Youth Assembly is presented by:
Youth Producing Change: Human Rights Watch International Film Festival
Call for youth media submissions on human rights
*Deadline for submissions: December 10, 2008
The deadline is fast approaching. Please help us get the word out far and wide! Thank you!
The Human Rights Watch International Film Festival in partnership with Adobe Youth Voices seeks youth-produced media works on human rights issues* for its second annual YOUTH PRODUCING CHANGE program to screen in our New York, London, Boston and San Francisco film festivals in 2009-10. YOUTH PRODUCING CHANGE provides a platform for youth to share their perspectives with audiences worldwide. We want film, video and animated works on human rights issues created by youth ages 19 and younger. SUBMIT TODAY!
For information on how to submit your film, please visit:
http://www.hrw.org/en/iff/submissions
*Please send us your original films on equality, civil rights, children’s rights, politics, women’s rights, international justice, HIV/AIDS, the environment, Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender rights, health, the environment, war and conflict, freedom of expression, counterterrorism, gender, refugees, immigration, economic, social, and cultural rights. To learn more about human rights, please visit our
website: http://www.hrw.org/
Crossposted from www.hrea.org
Create a video short that completes the phrase “Democracy is…”
THE PRIZE
• An all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., New York and Hollywood.
• A screening of the winning videos.
• Exposure to filmmakers and the U.S. film and television industry.
• Meetings with democracy advocates from government, the media and civil society.
THE TIMELINE
• SUBMISSION DEADLINE – JANUARY 31, 2009.
• Challenge semifinalists will be selected in February — March 2009.
• An independent jury will narrow down the semifinalists to 21 finalists: April — mid-May 2009.
• The general public will vote online for the winning videos mid-May — mid-June 2009.
• Seven winners – one each from the Western Hemisphere, Europe, Middle East/North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, South and Central Asia, East Asia Pacific and one anonymous winner will be announced mid-June 2009.
• The grand prize winners will travel to the United States to claim their prize in October 2009.
THE DETAILS
• You must be 18 or older to enter.
• Videos can be any style: fiction or documentary, animated or live action.
• Videos cannot be longer than three minutes.
• Videos must be in English or have English subtitles.
• Contestants may enter anonymously, but anonymous winners cannot collect the grand prize.
• See contest site for a complete list of rules, www.videochallenge.america.gov .
Website: http://www.videochallenge.america.gov
Dear students,
The British Embassy press team is running a new round of selection of interns. If you are interested in EU affairs and the mass media, have a good command of English, and want to join a team of three for six weeks, than we invite you to send your resume in English at pressbrit@ines.ro .
The deadline for submitting your CV is 26 September. Those selected will be announced the date for the final interview.
For more information on the activities of the British Embassy in Romania please visit our website at http://ukinromania.fco.gov.uk/en
Cross Posted from
http://www.eastchan ce.com/community /join.asp.
How are young people making positive change in your community?
Ashoka’s Changemakers is partnering with Staples and Ashoka’s Youth Venture on an exciting global competition to recognize and empower young leaders who are paving the way for a better community, better planet, better future.
Join a global community of Changemakers! Collaborate with investors, media, potential partners and support dynamic innovative organizations working for social change.
Youth Action for Change (YAC) is proud to support the Youth Venture + Staples Youth Social Entrepreneur global competition on www.Changemakers. net
Visit http://changemakers .net/en-us/ competition/ staplesyv to learn more.
For Youth
CREATIVE? PASSIONATE?
If you are both, then you have what it takes to make a real difference in the world!
What’s your brilliant idea?
Staples, Ashoka’s Changemakers and Youth Venture are launching the Staples Youth Social Entrepreneur Competition - a global search for the most creative solutions for our planet and the most innovative ways young people are impacting their communities.
Click here to NOMINATE, ENTER & COMMENT
Now through October 15
Post your idea or project online at Changemakers. net to get feedback, find supporters, win prizes, and you might receive up to US$1,000 in funding to advance your project. Open to youth ages 12 to 24.
For Nominators
Know Someone Who Inspires Hope? Tell us who they are.
Global Competition Youth Venture wants to honor young changemakers in your community in our Staples Youth Social Entrepreneur Competition.
Nominate them at Changemakers. net so they can enter to win prizes and they might receive up to US$1,000 to advance their ideas or projects. Open to youth ages 12 to 24.
Click here to NOMINATE, ENTER, & COMMENT
Now through October 15, 2008
Human Resources Development Department
International Labour Office
Vacancy No: INTERNSHIP/EVAL
Position title: Intern as Evaluation Research Assistant
Grade: P level
Contract type: Internship
Date: 8 February 2008
Deadline for application: 31 December 2008
(111 day(s) until closing deadline)
Applications closed / under review
Organization unit: EVAL
Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland
INTRODUCTION
The Office of Evaluation (EVAL) at the International Labour Office (ILO) is seeking Interns to work at ILO headquarters in GENEVA, Switzerland as Evaluation Research Assistants (ERA). EVAL is an independent evaluation office situated in the Management and Administration Sector which reports directly to the Director-General of the ILO. ERA internships are full-time, for a period of three to six months.
Description of Duties
ERAs will work with office staff on project, program evaluation, thematic and high-level evaluations. The office’s current year work plan includes thematic evaluation and research in migration and high-level independent country program evaluations of the ILO program in support of Zambia and Jordan. ERAs can also expect to work on other products produced by the office, such as the periodic evaluations of the Bank’s development programs with borrowing countries.
This is an opportunity to have first-hand experience assessing the public policies that shape equal access to decent work. It is also an opportunity to work with unique data sets, and to be involved with the most challenging labour and development issues facing ILO tripartite constituents.
Required Qualifications
Education
Recent MA, MS, in social sciences
Experience
Experience with applied work
Languages
Fluency in English and one of the other working languages of the ILO (French, Spanish or Arabic)
Competencies
Excellent writing skills (preferably in English)
Proven research skills (samples should be attached)
Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative analysis
Knowledge of the use of quantitative, statistical techniques
Working knowledge of Excel, ACESS, Power Point
Familiarity with document production software
Additional Information:
Applicants interested in the position should complete the on-line application form
https://erecruit.ilo.org/e-jobs/public/ejobs-login.cfm?o_c=2000 and send a copy of CVs and a cover letter to: EVAL@ilo.org
Application Details
Selected applicants will be offered an internship under the ILO terms and conditions of service for Internships as stated in the ILO’s web page: http://www.ilo.org/public/english/bureau/pers/vacancy/intern.htm
Selection of applicants will begin February 15, 2008. Applications will be considered until final selections are decided; however, applications received on or prior to February 15 will be given preference.
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All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.
Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable ILO to store your profile in a permanent database. Please visit ILO’s e-Recruitment website at: erecruit.ilo.org. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
1.CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
The Africa Peace and Conflict Network (APCN) invites submissions for publication review. APCN publishes peer-reviewed research findings, policy analyses, and practitioner reflections, submitted by a diverse array of authors with a broad range of specializations and expertise in African conflicts and their resolution.
The following types of submissions are accepted:
1. Scholarly research papers like those published in refereed journals.
2. Briefings:
APCN’s Briefings provide a forum for innovative discussions not found in most scholarly journals. Briefings are one to twelve pages in length, and they may contain reports from practitioners, topical overviews, and other more open-ended discussions than is typical for research articles. Briefings may or may not contain citations and references. The key criteria are an accessible writing style and topical relevance. Submissions should provide valuable or thought-provoking information for persons interested or involved in peace and conflict in Africa. Practitioners or others lacking experience with academic publishing are especially encouraged to utilize this forum. See APCN’s current publications for examples. Instructors may find Briefings particularly useful for courses with less advanced students.
3. Multimedia Presentatiosn:
Thematically-relevant video and audio clips, photojournals, powerpoint presentations, and other multimedia pieces are also accepted. The material must have no copyright or other restrictions, unless usage permission is granted.
4. Book reviews:
APCN accepts analytical reviews of books on relevant topics. Reviews may be from 1-8 pages in length, and they should follow the APCN style guidelines.
Submissions will be peer-reviewed to ensure quality and suitability, and feedback will be provided. Submission should be formatted according to APCN’s guidelines, free of writing errors, have a good conceptual base, and draw on and present useful data. Some innovation in the work is preferred, such as the use of original data or the presentation of a novel analytical perspective. Anyone is welcome to submit.
II. GUIDELINES FOR AUTHORS
Papers must be well-written, concise, and thematically relevant.
Submissions should be in MS word (.doc) or rich text (.rtf) formatMultimedia presentations should be in widely used formats such as .ppt, .mp3, and .mpeg and should contain no copyrighted material without the appropriate citations and permissions.
Manuscript submissions must be formatted according to the Chicago style guidelines(http://www.press.uchicago.edu/Misc/Chicago/cmosfaq/tools.html).
Submissions must have a title page with the author’s names and institutional affiliation, and a 150 words or less biographical statement on each author
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
Authors are expected to adhere to normal standards for intellectual property rights , and authors assume full responsibility for the content of their papers.
APCN does not prohibit authors and contributors from publishing their work elsewhere.
The suggested citation format is:
Author name. Year of publication. “Paper title.” Occasional Paper (or Briefing) No. X of the Africa Peace and Conflict Network. M. Davidheiser (ed.). www.africaworkinggroup.org.
III. INTERNATIONAL EDITORIAL BOARD OPENINGS:
APCN is currently accepting nominations, including self-nominations, for its International Editorial Board. The primary work involved consists of peer-reviewing submissions
In addition, Board members should contribute to the growth and promotion of APCN and its activities and seek and solicit submissions of manuscripts and multimedia presentations.
To apply for a position on the APCN Editorial Board, please send your CV to davidhei@nova.edu,
CC: claudemayer@gmx.net
